Churches in Rameswaram

St. James Church – Roman Catholic church

St. Theresa of Infant Jesus
Established in 1930, St.Theresa of Infant Jesus Church took great initiatives to spread Christianity in Rameswaram Island. The efforts of Fr. Boddelle and Nuns of Holy Cross Organization have enabled the church to become a centre for social service. Further, the organization was actively involved to develop Medical dispensary, School for Girls, Orphanage centre and much more. St. Theresa Infant Jesus Church was made as the headquarters of Thangachimadam parish. Renovation work of this demolished church started on 25th July of 2002 and it was reopened on 15th February of 2004. The inauguration of the church was made by Bishop of Sivagangai named S. Edward Frances.
St Joseph’s Church
The history of this church can be traced back to second quarter of 16th century A.D. After several years, Portuguese have reconstructed this church. In 1977, the renovation work started and completed on 2nd February. The church authorities declared the new church to be the headquarters for Rameswaram Parish in 1987. St. Joseph’s Church is exactly located on the way of Therkkuvadi from Pamban.
Soosaiyapper (St.Joseph) Church
Situated on north coast of Thangachimadam, Soosaiyapper Church was dedicated to St. Joseph. In Tamil, the name of St. Joseph is called Soosaiyapper. The surrounding area of the church is known as Soosaiyapper Pattinam. Soosaiyapper church was initially constructed in 1962 and later renovated on 1992. Further, the churches in Rameswaram depict the story of people, culture, tradition and festivals of the ancient period.